so if they don't act, everyone will be owing more taxes. that could affect the spending habits on some people. >> they are not spending like they would because they still don't know what will happen. >> and congress, they only have 35 days now to come to an agreement on the deficit reduction. if they don't, then the automatic tax hikes will be taking effect on january 1. >>> one bay area hospital is demanding to be reimbursed by the los angeles dodgers for the care they gave to brian stowe. the giant's fan who was brutally beaten outside the dodger's stadium a year and a half ago. they join us from the general hospital. how much money are you talking about here, brian? >> good morning to you. yeah, we're talking about $1.4 million seeking reimbursement from the l.a. dodgers. they went to the bankruptcy court recently in an effort to seek permission to pursue that reimbursement from the dodgers. stowe was brutally attacked in the parking lot while watching the home opener. since then they had to put the bill for the medical care. the hospita